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(almost) one-pan garlic butter roasted chicken and crispy potatoes

What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking • 2279 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Ingredients Meal Prep Food culture Cooking tips
  1. The recipe features a delicious one-pan garlic butter roasted chicken with crispy potatoes and romesco sauce.
  2. Leftovers of this dish can be kept for up to 3 days in the fridge and can be used creatively in salads or bowls.
  3. Options are provided for variations like using different types of potatoes, nuts, or even making the dish dairy-free or gluten-free.

True or False: The Best Salads Are the Simplest Salads

The Department of Salad: Official Bulletin • 2712 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Salads Cooking Recipes Food Photography Food culture
  1. Some people believe that the best food is the simplest, while others enjoy complex salads with various ingredients.
  2. Food presentation on social media, particularly salads, can be very aesthetically pleasing and popular.
  3. Salad is a versatile dish that can be made with endless combinations of ingredients and styles, allowing personal creativity and expression.
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The virility Crunchwrap Supreme

Food is Stupid • 668 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Food culture
  1. Valentine's Day is an unofficial food holiday that involves cooking a romantic meal for your partner.
  2. The Virility Crunchwrap Supreme was created using aphrodisiac ingredients like oysters, almonds, and pickled okra.
  3. Building the Crunchwrap involved constructing layers of ingredients and folding them to create a unique dish.

The clam dog

Food is Stupid • 845 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Recipes Ingredients Food culture
  1. Geoducks are giant clams shaped like penises, considered a delicacy and tasty when prepared properly.
  2. Preparing a clam dog from scratch can be challenging and messy, requiring cleaning and frying the clam.
  3. Frying the fried geoduck resulted in a chewy, difficult-to-eat texture, highlighting the importance of proper preparation.

🔝 Bangkok's Top Dining Destinations on Asia's Best Restaurants 51-100 List!

Digest // Storefronts of Bangkok • 119 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
🍲 Food & Drink Restaurants Cuisine Dining Food culture
  1. Seven top restaurants in Bangkok have secured spots on the prestigious Asia's Best Restaurants 51-100 list, offering a diverse range of culinary experiences.
  2. Explore innovative dishes and culinary delights at restaurants like Restaurant Gaa, Côte by Mauro Colagreco, and Haoma that showcase a blend of traditional techniques and modern twists.
  3. Immerse yourself in a gastronomic journey through Bangkok's diverse flavors, from street food sophistication at Raan Jay Fai to the sustainable dining experience at Haoma.

A Salady Sandwich and a Sandwichy Salad

The Department of Salad: Official Bulletin • 2299 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Food history Cooking Food culture
  1. Barry Enderwick is known for his obsession with sandwiches, showcasing vintage and modern sandwiches on various platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
  2. Enderwick's sandwich videos are short, sweet, and rated, often adding modern elements to vintage recipes for today's tastes.
  3. Despite his multi-platform presence, Enderwick remains humble, not selling anything, but aiming to provide a positive, uplifting 'video snack' for his audience.

Cream is thicker than blood: the rise and fall of the Devon split

Vittles • 94 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🍲 Food & Drink Food culture
  1. Devon has a rich history in dairy, with a strong tradition of clotted cream and unique dishes like the Devon split.
  2. The rise of the Devon dairy industry was closely tied to the development of the railway system, which allowed for the transport of fresh milk and cream to London.
  3. The decline of the Devon split mirrored the decline of the railways in the latter half of the 20th century, as competition from road transport and industrialization changed the dairy landscape.

Meyer Lemon-Pepper Adobo Pasta

illyanna Maisonet's Newsletter • 471 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking Ingredients Cuisine Food culture
  1. Paid subscribers get access to exclusive content like Instagram 'Close Friends' list, written recipes, and videos of recipes.
  2. Citrus is an essential ingredient in cooking, often used to add brightness and acidity to dishes.
  3. Supporting local produce and enjoying fresh citrus from neighborhood trees can enhance the flavors in meals.

How would you improve food in the UK?

Vittles • 110 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Policy Agriculture Nutrition Food culture
  1. Minimum Wage Tied to Cost of Food: Consider including the cost of food in minimum wage and benefit calculations to ensure everyone can afford to eat.
  2. Reform Universal Credit: Reforming the Universal Credit system can help end the reliance on food aid and inconsistent income, promoting food security for all.
  3. Agroecology Development Officers: Implementing Agroecology Development Officers can help transition to more sustainable agroecological food systems with regional collaboration.

Monday Mix 10/23/23

Wordloaf • 491 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Recipes Food culture
  1. Andrew Janjigian is developing a recipe for a classic Armenian dish called Ghapama.
  2. Armenians have a beloved song about Ghapama and its importance during gatherings.
  3. There will be a guest post about using "ethical flour" in baking coming up on the newsletter.

A correction and an update

Close-reading the reruns with Phoebe Maltz Bovy • 117 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Food culture Cooking
  1. The author corrected their claim about inventing intuitive shopping, crediting Isabel Slone for introducing the concept.
  2. The author shared an update on their quest to find anchovies in olive oil in Canada, discussing the disappointing taste of a purchase from a nearby store.
  3. Despite challenges, the author remains determined in their pursuit of the desired anchovies, navigating through various stores and asking for assistance.

Fig, Pear, and Onion Flatbread

The Jewish Table • 294 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Food culture Social media
  1. The recipe for Fig, Pear, and Onion Flatbread takes inspiration from traditional Jewish dishes for a unique and flavorful combination.
  2. During times of stress on social media, it's important to consider the impact of our words and consider apologizing for hurtful comments to promote understanding and connection.
  3. The author shares upcoming tour stops, inviting readers to join events in various cities for more food and cultural experiences.

Jacket potatoes - a humbling story

The ZIPster • 17 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🍲 Food & Drink Food history Food culture Recipes Food Industry Food Trends
  1. The author rediscovered the joy of a simple jacket potato meal and its history, showcasing how food preferences can change over time.
  2. Recipe boxes with step-by-step instructions can offer variety and reduce food waste, making meal preparation easier for those not fond of cooking.
  3. The story also touches on the evolution of food trends, from the humble jacket potato shops to modern gourmet takes on this classic dish, reflecting changing consumer preferences.

Does Tokyo Have the Best Food in the World?

The Intersection • 98 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Food culture
  1. Different cultures have strong hometown pride, which may influence their opinions on the best places in the world.
  2. When considering the city with the best food, it's important to take into account diverse cultures and cuisines, like those found in New York.
  3. Tokyo is considered by many, including experts like Anthony Bourdain, to have some of the best food in the world, offering a diverse array of culinary experiences.

🐟 Food Find Friday - Dec 22, 2023

Mister Branzino's Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 22 Dec 23
🍲 Food & Drink Food news Food Trends Recipes Cookbooks Food culture
  1. Ikea is offering a limited-edition turkey-sized meatball, sparking interest for a unique holiday feast.
  2. McDonald's fries get their unique taste from adding beef flavoring in the oil, which can be recreated at home with beef tallow.
  3. Stews, like coq-au-vin, are highlighted as a delicious and satisfying meal option, perfect for holiday celebrations.